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Author Talks & Books

Looking for a thought-provoking talk or a book reading by a new author? We’ve got you covered with a lively selection of speakers all year round. Whether you’re interested in local issues like coastal resiliency or want something artsy like a poetry reading or a conversation with an author, you’ll find it here and be in good company. 

We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health’s WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of cultural organizations across Massachusetts by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier. EBT and WIC cardholders may purchase up to two tickets priced at $5 each per performance for programs produced by West Falmouth Library (excluding fundraisers). Please email westfalmouthlibrary@gmail.com for the discount code. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.  

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Upcoming Events

April 2026
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Poet Jane Huffman Workshop & Reading

Small group poetry workshop Sunday, April 19 1-3 p.m. with Jane Huffman, author of Public Abstract, winner of the 2023 American Poetry Review Honickman First Book Prize. Jane is a PhD student in literary arts and dissertation fellow at the University of Denver and has an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Her poetry has appeared in The New Yorker, The Nation, The […]
Apr 19
1:00 pm
Community Room
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Favorite Poem Project

In partnership with Calliope Poetry, we are so pleased to once again host the Favorite Poem Project on Sunday, April 26 3-5 p.m. Join us in hearing community members from all walks of life share their favorite poem and what makes it special to them. About the Favorite Poem Project: At its inception, the Favorite […]
Apr 26
3:00 pm
Community Room
May 2026
book cover for Cat on a Hot Tin Woof by Peter Abrahams

Author Talk with Peter Abrahams

West Falmouth Library, in partnership with Eight Cousins Bookstore, presents author Peter Abrahams on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. This talk features the newest title in his Chet & Bernie series (under the pen name of Spencer Quinn), Cat on a Hot Tin Woof, followed by a book sale and signing. Peter Abrahams is […]
May 03
4:00 pm
Community Room
book cover for the return by Hisham Matar

International Book Group – The Return by Hisham Matar

The International Book Group at West Falmouth Library is a volunteer-led group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month 3:45-5 p.m. Selections have either foreign settings or foreign authors, usually both. New members are always welcome! Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes. Meetings are both in-person […]
May 06
3:45 pm
Lower Level Meeting Room
book cover for The Martha's Vineyard beach and book club: a novel by Martha Hall Kelly

WFL Book Club – The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly

WFL’s volunteer-led book club’s May selection is The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club: A Novel by Martha Hall Kelly.  All are welcome to join on Tuesday, May 12 at 1:30 p.m. Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes. Two sisters living on Martha’s Vineyard during World War II […]
May 12
1:30 pm
Media Nook
book cover for Cape Cod & the Islands Family Fun Guide: Creating Unforgettable Memories by Jim Bowen

Author Jim Bowen Reading & Book Signing

Join us Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. for an author talk at the library with Cape writer Jim Bowen, featuring the newly released title Cape Cod & The Islands Family Fun Guide followed by a book signing and sale in partnership with Eight Cousins Bookstore. This event is free. Jim Bowen is a life-long Cape […]
May 17
4:00 pm
Community Room
June 2026
book cover for Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor

International Book Group – Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor

The International Book Group at West Falmouth Library is a volunteer-led group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month 3:45-5 p.m. Selections have either foreign settings or foreign authors, usually both. New members are always welcome! Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes; register below. Meetings are both […]
Jun 03
3:45 pm
Lower Level Meeting Room
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